Another Article =P

Hey guys,

Yet again an article... I've just been to Cambridge and I'm totally wrecked..

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6943835.stm

"State of Play: Violence and video games "

Summary:
The public debate about video games and violence starts every now and then. The debate always has two parts with the pros and cons. Yet people wonder, are we asking the right questions? There are a lot of people who enjoy puzzle games like tetris but games like GTA IV and Manhunt are (almost) banned because of their violence. Maybe we should stop talking about GTA and start talking about Puzzle Quest. Puzzle quest is a game in which you line up three crystals but at the same time, the more you lineup, the more damage you do to your opponent. Why can't we play puzzle games without killing? This is going to be a problem in the next few years. The simplest of games, killing added just for the amusement of the crowd. The future is going to be very weird.

My Opinion:
I agree about the main topic. I've played GTA and Manhunt myself and I personally think that they're just games for enjoyment just as puzzle games are for enjoyment too. Why do puzzle games suddenly need violence to be fun? That is indeed a question we need to ask ourselves.
Are games like Manhunt really the problem or are games like Puzzle Quest the beginning problem?

And yet again, signing out.

--Completely Wrecked Joost